Current Affairs Quiz 02 December 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 02 December 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
1. Which of the following statements about the Bhopal gas tragedy is/are correct?
1. The tragedy occurred in December 1984 due to a gas leak at the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) pesticide plant.
2. The Centre has fully disposed of all toxic waste resulting from the tragedy.
3. Groundwater contamination from the site has been completely mitigated.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:Correct• Statement 1 is correct: The tragedy occurred in December 1984 due to a gas leak at the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) pesticide plant.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The Centre has not fully disposed of all toxic waste resulting from the tragedy.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: Groundwater contamination from the site has not been completely mitigated.
• Correct Answer: a) 1 onlyIncorrect• Statement 1 is correct: The tragedy occurred in December 1984 due to a gas leak at the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) pesticide plant.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The Centre has not fully disposed of all toxic waste resulting from the tragedy.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: Groundwater contamination from the site has not been completely mitigated.
• Correct Answer: a) 1 only - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
What was the primary reason for the divide among countries during the plastic treaty negotiations?
Correct- The primary reason for the divide among countries was economic concerns over cutting plastic production.
- Correct Answer: b) Economic concerns over cutting plastic production
Incorrect- The primary reason for the divide among countries was economic concerns over cutting plastic production.
- Correct Answer: b) Economic concerns over cutting plastic production
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3. Question
Which group is the national policy document on female labour force participation developed by?
Correct- The policy is developed by the Ministries of Skill Development, Labour, Rural Development, and Women and Child Development.
- Correct Answer: c) Ministries of Skill Development, Labour, Rural Development, and Women and Child Development
Incorrect- The policy is developed by the Ministries of Skill Development, Labour, Rural Development, and Women and Child Development.
- Correct Answer: c) Ministries of Skill Development, Labour, Rural Development, and Women and Child Development
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which region in India has seen a rise in HIV infections in 2023?
Correct- All the mentioned regions (Mizoram, Punjab, and Manipur) have seen a rise in HIV infections in 2023.
- Correct Answer: d) All of the above
Incorrect- All the mentioned regions (Mizoram, Punjab, and Manipur) have seen a rise in HIV infections in 2023.
- Correct Answer: d) All of the above
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Union government’s efforts on female labour force participation:
- The Centre is working on a national policy focusing on increasing female labour force participation through a care economy
- The policy involves contributions from the Ministries of Finance and Defence.
- The World Bank report highlights a 12% drop in female employment post-marriage, even without children.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct- Statement 1 is correct: The Centre is working on a national policy focusing on increasing female labour force participation through a care economy structure.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The policy does not involve contributions from the Ministries of Finance and Defence.
- Statement 3 is correct: The World Bank report highlights a 12% drop in female employment post-marriage, even without children.
- Correct Answer: c) 1 and 3 only
Incorrect- Statement 1 is correct: The Centre is working on a national policy focusing on increasing female labour force participation through a care economy structure.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The policy does not involve contributions from the Ministries of Finance and Defence.
- Statement 3 is correct: The World Bank report highlights a 12% drop in female employment post-marriage, even without children.
- Correct Answer: c) 1 and 3 only
